2. Have your loved ones photograph you

The good thing about having your loved ones photograph you is that you empower them. Not only that, but you get a unique perspective and view.

You also make the portrait-making session more collaborative. And you learn how it feels to be on the other side of the lens.

3. Make artistic self-portraits

Regardless of how boring of a place you live in, you can always make self-portraits of yourself. Don’t worry that you will be seen as vain or self-centered– great photographers like Vivian Maier and Lee Friedlander have made beautiful self-portraits of themselves. The secret is to make an ‘artistic’ self-portrait.

Shoot your shadow. Shoot your reflection. Turn the camera around and point it straight at you. Look at the background, the light, and reflect on your inner-emotional state:

Conclusion

Photo by Cindy

Photography is about documenting yourself, how you see the world, and the inner-state of your mind. Photography isn’t about making images. It is about making sense of the world.